QR Code Scavenger Hunt
QR codes (short for quick response codes) are everywhere and can be a great addition to safety training programs. The use of QR codes in safety training is only limited by your imagination. These codes are simply two-dimensional bar codes used to store or link information in a digital medium. Anyone with a scanner (usually a cell phone) and WiFi can quickly access information where and when needed using QR codes. (Note: there are some codes that do not require WiFi or an internet connection, but that’s a discussion for another day).
QR codes can direct users to websites, YouTube or Vimeo videos, audio files, an email, a location, plain text, an image, an attendance tracker, files in Dropbox, an Instagram post or just about anything you can think of.
Creating QR code Scavenger Hunts take a bit of preparation but can be a great way to enhance safety orientation of new hires, or be used during a Safety Day to get others familiar with a facility. First, you need to identify key locations, and then create a QR code to be placed at each one. When each QR code is scanned, it should lead to a clue which when answered correctly, leads to the next location with the next QR code/clue, and so on. When each code is scanned, a new clue is provided, and participants travel to the next location. Groups can be asked to take a photo of each location they visit or if cameras are not allowed in your facility, they can simply keep track of the locations they find with a paper and pen. The first QR code should be given to individuals before sending them out on the scavenger hunt. They should also receive clear instructions for the activity.
There are many free QR code generators available to get you started. Have fun with your scavenger hunt!
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